Simon Zebo has been included in Ireland's 33-man squad for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations meeting with Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

The Munster wing earns a first call-up for this year's tournament - replacing knee-injury victim Felix Jones - after impressing on his return from injury, having scored four tries in his first three games back.

Ulster's Tommy Bowe has not been included despite stepping up his return to fitness with two tries against Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday.